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Hello guys. Just wanted to introduce myself to the TWF. I've been doing some research on bikes here lately and hope to be riding by this winter or next summer. I have begun to read every FAQ, sticky, and almost every thread on the forum :) I'm very very excited to become part of the cycle world. Some info about me. My name is Sean, im 18 years old and im a certified firefighter and will be attending EMT school this August. Hope to be on a fire station this winter also. Being such a young age i think that almost every 18 year old gets stuck in that immature, no fear catagory. I dont want to come off or be seen as that at all. I have been told that i am way more mature then most 18 year olds. I am very proud of what i have accomplished to become a certified firefighter. Being a firefighter i have realized the dangers and downsides of a motorcycle. I have been to my fair share of cycle accidents. I have seen what careless riding can cause. With that said im going to get off my soap box now.. Anyways i just wanted to come in a introduce myself. Hope to learn forum this forum and meet a bunch of cool people. :twfrox: -Sean

:welcome: take the MSF course & start saving for gear:cheers: Also :cheers: on being a firefighter...got alot of respect for you all:cheers:

:welcome: :twfrox: sit back and have good time!! and :iagree: with the MSF and gear suggestion..

:welcome: :twfrox: sit back and have good time!! and :iagree: with the MSF and gear suggestion.. thanks guys! I am defiently going to take a MSF class for sure. cant wait to get started! :wink:

Hello guys. Just wanted to introduce myself to the TWF. I've been doing some research on bikes here lately and hope to be riding by this winter or next summer. I have begun to read every FAQ, sticky, and almost every thread on the forum :) I'm very very excited to become part of the cycle world. Some info about me. My name is Sean, im 18 years old and im a certified firefighter and will be attending EMT school this August. Hope to be on a fire station this winter also. Being such a young age i think that almost every 18 year old gets stuck in that immature, no fear catagory. I dont want to come off or be seen as that at all. I have been told that i am way more mature then most 18 year olds. I am very proud of what i have accomplished to become a certified firefighter. Being a firefighter i have realized the dangers and downsides of a motorcycle. I have been to my fair share of cycle accidents. I have seen what careless riding can cause. With that said im going to get off my soap box now.. Anyways i just wanted to come in a introduce myself. Hope to learn forum this forum and meet a bunch of cool people. :twfrox: -Sean can we get more noobs like this ... please

So what riding experience do you have? I mean both dirt and street? I'm assuming little or no street... just the impression I got... What are you looking at in terms of bikes? It's cool your getting a earlier start than I did at 23... but insurance is gonna suck for you unfortuantly... all the more reason to stick to something arround 500cc's or less... anyways... sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders... hope it stays that way... and :welcome: you've picked a great place to learn... :twfrox:

can we get more noobs like this ... please Give em' a day or so....those, "What kind......" of questions are sure to come. :lol: Other than that :welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

can we get more noobs like this ... please Their currently on backorder:lol:

Their currenlty on backorder:lol: :lol: :welcome: :twfrox: :cheers:

:welcome: :dthumb:

:welcome: take the MSF course & start saving for gear:cheers: Also :cheers: on being a firefighter...got alot of respect for you all:cheers: :iagree: and :luck:

Give em' a day or so....those, "What kind......" of questions are sure to come. :lol: Other than that :welcome: :welcome: :welcome: I knew someone would say that...i was just glad not to hear the "what kind of..." :welcome: Sean05, glad to have you, stick around and you will learn lots, everybody here will take great care of you!!! And if you can wait that long to get a bike, i admire your willpower!! :dthumb:

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Welcome aboard!!! Motorcycling is more dangerous than driving just because you don't have the protection of a metal cage around you. However, it is also as dangerous as YOU make it out to be. There are a few reasons why you get your behind in a crack: 1. Too aggressive riding - these are the squids who think that they're Valentino Rossi and treating the street like a race track. Or they're Christian Pfeiffer trying to win the World Stunt War in the middle of traffic. 600-lbs of moto and rider is no match for 3000-6000 lbs venhicles. 2. Overcautious riding - these are the ones who think that they will just take it easy and "cruise" only and it will be OK. If you ride too slow then the cagers will box you in and one of them will invariably run you over because they "didn't see you". 3. Riding oblivious to everything else - these are the ones that just hop on and ride with very low degree of alertness. They don't look when they approach traffic lights & stop lights. They don't pay attention to their surroundings. Just keep this in mind: regardless of whose fault it is, you're the one that's getting hurt.

Don't forget that people in cages can't drive. Those bastard's cause a **** load of accidents.

Thanks everyone for there kind responses I appreciate it. Looks like I have a few comments and questions to cover. First let me cover the experience question. As of right now I have logged about 300 miles on the street. I have rode a; R1, 04 636, 91 CBR600, R6, and as of today a GSXR600. All were friends bikes. The 636 I rode to Daytona Beach for bike week. The R1 and R6 I only got a few miles on becuase i took them to lunch. The CBR I rode for 50 or so miles as it is one of my close friends. Within those few logged miles I have seen how inconsiderate people that drive SUVs and cars can be. Welcome aboard!!! Motorcycling is more dangerous than driving just because you don't have the protection of a metal cage around you. However, it is also as dangerous as YOU make it out to be. There are a few reasons why you get your behind in a crack: 1. Too aggressive riding - these are the squids who think that they're Valentino Rossi and treating the street like a race track. Or they're Christian Pfeiffer trying to win the World Stunt War in the middle of traffic. 600-lbs of moto and rider is no match for 3000-6000 lbs venhicles. 2. Overcautious riding - these are the ones who think that they will just take it easy and "cruise" only and it will be OK. If you ride too slow then the cagers will box you in and one of them will invariably run you over because they "didn't see you". 3. Riding oblivious to everything else - these are the ones that just hop on and ride with very low degree of alertness. They don't look when they approach traffic lights & stop lights. They don't pay attention to their surroundings. Just keep this in mind: regardless of whose fault it is, you're the one that's getting hurt. I completely agree with you on this. I am a very aware driver. I pay attention to my surroundings, think about everything that could happen, and what to do if it does. I have attended a defensive and a performance driving school. Also i have been to a Auto X school where you get to take the car to the limits. I think these things should be kept on the track where it is in a much safer enviroment. I have seen those kid who think they are Valentino Rossi, hauling ass around the city, in traffic, weaving through bumper to bumper traffic. This kids are on a death wish. And it is sad when this does happen becuase we do lose a rider but we all get stuck with the image that all motorcycle riders are dangerous. So what riding experience do you have? I mean both dirt and street? I'm assuming little or no street... just the impression I got... What are you looking at in terms of bikes? It's cool your getting a earlier start than I did at 23... but insurance is gonna suck for you unfortuantly... all the more reason to stick to something arround 500cc's or less... anyways... sounds like you've got a good head on your shoulders... hope it stays that way... and you've picked a great place to learn... Thank you. I too think that I have a very good head on my shoulders. As terms of a bike im mostly open to suggestions. I see that the 500cc bikes are what everyone recommends for beginners. Pretty much insurance is the final decider in my decision. I would really like to get a supersport bike such as a R6, CBR600, or GSXR600. Anything above a 600cc is way to much for me to learn the ins and outs of the street. Since ive ridden a few bikes and have logged a few hundred miles I think I will be able to handle a supersport. I defiantly think going out a buying a 1200cc bike is completely stupid. No one can go jump on a 1200cc bike and just know how to handle it. It takens thousands of miles to gain the experience needed to be able to handle such a monster. Anyways feel free to give me any type of suggestion. No offense will be taken. Thank you everyone and ride safe! -Sean

All those performance driving schools should count toward your insurance rate. Just let your agent know. Explain to them that even though it's not motorcycle specific, it's still good instruction for good and safe riding - the same reasons you posted. Preferrably you should find a motorcycle specific insurance agent in your area. They know of the various things that can be taken into account so that you can get the lowest possible rate. Nonetheless, at your age, it's gonna cost if you are going over 500CC and especially on a super sport.

All those performance driving schools should count toward your insurance rate. Just let your agent know. Explain to them that even though it's not motorcycle specific, it's still good instruction for good and safe riding - the same reasons you posted. Preferrably you should find a motorcycle specific insurance agent in your area. They know of the various things that can be taken into account so that you can get the lowest possible rate. Nonetheless, at your age, it's gonna cost if you are going over 500CC and especially on a super sport. Very true. But ive been driving for 2.5 years and havent gotten a ticket or even made a claim. i ran an insurance quote online through progressive and got quoted $242 for the year on a 03 R6. This was just the basic of basic insurance. No compresensive, or colleratial. I havent done any comparitive shopping yet. Im not even really sure what the average rate for a new rider is. If anyone doesnt mind, any insurance comment or recommendations would be helpful. Stuff such as what kind of coverage I would be best with, and what is a reasonable price for the year. -Sean Ninja Edit: Since im already in here blabbering i had a feq quesions about safety gear. Im about to go head over to that section and read up before i hit the sack, but im wondering what a good brand jacket, helmet, and pants are. Ive heard Shoei make the best helmets. What type of jacket would you recommend?

:welcome: to TWF and make sure you get fire and theft on you policy unless you buy a bike cheap enough that the price doesn't justify it.

im late to the party but.......:welcome:

Ninja Edit: Since im already in here blabbering i had a feq quesions about safety gear. Im about to go head over to that section and read up before i hit the sack, but im wondering what a good brand jacket, helmet, and pants are. Ive heard Shoei make the best helmets. What type of jacket would you recommend? First of all, you need to give us an idea of your gears budget so that we can make suggestions. Shoei helmets are excellent, so are Arai helmets. But they cost a lot too. The same thing with riding gears. Leathers give better abrasion resistance than textile, but it's also hotter, heavier and more expensive. A lot of people focus on jacket and then stick with denim or khaki pants. Me, I recommend riding pants as well. If not then at least get the knee/shin guards that the dirt bikers wear and wear them under your jeans. Boots are the same way. For street riding, a heavy duty work boots or leather riding boots will do. For serious track riding, a motorcycle specific pair of boots is highly recommended. Any gear is better than no gear. More gear is better than less gear. Leather is better than textile. Buy the best that YOU can afford.